Tech Leaders Breakfast

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Welcome to the Tech Leaders Breakfast!

Join us for a morning of networking and knowledge sharing with industry leaders in the tech world. This in-person event will be packed with insightful discussions, delicious breakfast, and great company. Whether you’re leading cloud initiatives, planning your move to the cloud, or just curious, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights. Don't miss out on this chance to fuel your passion for technology and expand your network. See you there!

Expert talk: Making GenAI Work: Secure, Smart Ways to Plug AI into Your Existing Systems
Join Appvia for a focused breakfast session on how organisations can adopt Generative AI securely and effectively. We’ll cover technical approaches to integrating AI with your existing systems, protecting sensitive data, and using new protocols to interface with your microservices and APIs.
Ideal for engineering and platform leaders looking to move beyond experimentation and start building real AI-driven services.

Speaker: Jon Shanks is the CEO and Founder of Appvia, a cloud consultancy helping organisations build, secure, and innovate in the cloud. With over 20 years of experience in automation, platform engineering, and developer enablement, he is a leader in cloud-native technology. He also hosts the Cloud Unplugged podcast, where he shares cutting-edge insights on cloud innovation.

Schedule:
08:30 - 09:00: Breakfast, coffee, and networking
09:00 - 10:00: Making GenAI Work: Secure, Smart Ways to Plug AI into Your Existing Systems
with Jon Shanks - CEO, Appvia
10:00 - 10:30: Coffee and networking

What’s Included:

• GAIL’s Breakfast: Enjoy a selection of fresh pastries, bircher muesli pots, and artisan coffee and tea to start the morning right.
• Informal Networking: Connect with fellow tech leaders before and after the session in a relaxed setting designed to spark meaningful conversations.
• Expert Presentation: Hear a short, insight-driven talk setting the theme for the morning, delivered by our event host.
• Roundtable Discussion: Take part in a focused, peer-led discussion on a key cloud leadership topic, moderated by Appvia CEO Jon Shanks.

All delegates must meet specific criteria to qualify for attendance, including holding a senior position within their organisation and being affiliated with an enterprise.

Please note, Appvia reserves the right to decline any registration to ensure the integrity and quality of the event; thank you for your understanding.